Building better mental models with physical analogues: Tubs and pumps - a hands-on activity

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Collections	Global Conference on Research Integration and Implementation (2013)
Title:	Building better mental models with physical analogues: Tubs and pumps - a hands-on activity
Author(s):	Browne, Chris Newell, Barry Compston, Paul
Keywords:	simple models;physical analogue
Date published:	8-Sep-2013
Publisher:	Australian National University
Citation:	Browne, C., Newell, B. & Compston, P. (2013). Building better mental modes with physical analogues. Digital poster presented at the First Global Conference on Research Integration and Implementation, September 8 - 11, 2013, Canberra, ACT.
Description:	It can be hard to understand cause-and-effect structures in complex problems. Simple Models provide insights that can build understanding. A Physical Analogue provides a shared conceptual metaphor to navigate complex problems.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/1885/11119

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